Centro warned that no congestion charge will ground tram expansion

PLANS BY Centro-PTA to expand the Midland Metro system will not be approved by the Department for Transport unless West Midlands councils agree to some form of road user charging the district auditor has warned.

The warning comes following the publication of a report by the Audit Commission that criticises the PTE for the way in which it has handled the planned expansion of the network.

Although powers for two extensions, from Snow Hill to Five Ways through Birmingham city centre and from...